The Four Levels of the “Rider Ed” Program

Gold Wing Road Riders Association21423 N 11th Ave Phoenix AZ 85027

800-843-9460623-581-2500www.gwrra.org

Leading the industrywith award-winningmotorcycle safety andskills education programs.

Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge

WHEN YOU JOINED GWRRA YOU BECAME A COLLEAGUE IN THE MOST EXCLUSIVE, COMPREHENSIVE

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM IN THE WORLD.

NOW YOU NEED TO KNOW WHY AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT.

REV UP THE FUN TODAY WITH MORE SKILLFUL, SAFER RIDES!“Safety By Commitment”

You may sign up for the Rider Education Program’s Level I at any time. There are no prerequisites or minimums to meet. Simply bring your commitment to make riding safer for yourself and those with whom you ride.

LEVEL I

“Safety By Education”To progress to this level, you must have signed on at Level I, achieved at least 5,000 safe riding miles since becoming a GWRRA member and have taken an approved Rider course (riders) or an approved Co-rider course (seminar or 2-Up riding course) within the past two years.

LEVEL II

Certified Tour Rider/Co-Rider“Safety By Preparedness”

You must be current in Level II, have CPR or First Aid trainingcertification and carry a First Aid kit on your bike.

LEVEL III

Master Tour Rider/Co-Rider“Safety by Enhanced

Preparedness & Experience”You must be current and have a full year at Level III, have ridden at least 25,000 safe miles since joining GWRRA, have completed an approved Rider course within the past year and must be certified in both CPR and First Aid. Co-riders must meet the same requirements with the substitution of a Co-rider seminar or 2-Up riding course.

LEVEL IV

GWRRA RIDER EDUCATION

Gold Wing Road Riders Association has always promoted safety through education. However, it wasn’t until January 1988 the Rider Education Program began to gain momentum, with member participation increasing continuously through the years. There are now over 20,000 member participants in the program.

G W R R A R I D E R E D U C A T I O N P R O G R A M

GWRRA University consists of two schools: The School of Rider Education & Safety, and the School of Officer and Member Training. The two schools work in concert to provide GWRRA members quality programs led by capable Instructors. Many Rider Education training modules reside in the School of Officer and Member Training and are conducted by GWRRA University Certified Instructors. All GWRRA University classes are fun, highly-interactive and always beneficial. Some may even be taken online.

GWRRA UNIVERSITY AND RIDER EDUCATION

MASTER RECOGNITION PROGRAM

Beginning in 2002, this program provides recognition for dedicated members who have maintained their commitment to the Rider Education Program through their continued renewal as a Master Tour Rider.

Senior MasterMaster Tour Riders who have maintained their active status by renewing for at least 5 consecutive years, are eligible to be recognized as Senior master.

Grand MasterMaster Tour Riders who have maintained their active status by renewing for at least 10 consecutive years are eligible to be recognized as Grand Master.

Life Grand MasterMaster Tour Riders who have mantained their active status by renewing for at least 15 consecutive years are eligible to be recognized as Life Grand Master.

VIDEO SEMINARS

Touring & Braking“High-siding” can be the worst phrase in motorcycling. This video reviews several aspects of riding with emphasis on proper cornering and braking techniques to help assist the rider in preventing the dreaded “High-Side”.

Slow Speed RidingGary Sanford presents a comprehensive video seminar with demonstration of slow speed riding techniques. Learn to have better control with confidence.

Co-RiderThis instructional video addresses the preparation of a Co-Rider for the motorcycling experience. Areas of focus include the personal preparation, riding gear, motorcycle equipment and riding techniques – the do’s and don’ts of riding as a team. This video qualifies the Co-Rider for Levels II-IV.

TraileringGold Wingers are the experts when it comes to trailering behind touring bikes. This video presents an overview of various types of trailers, hitches, wiring, safety chains, suspensions, wheels and riding techniques.

LIVE SEMINARS

• CPR/First Aid• Co-Rider• Group/Team Riding• Road Captain Course• Co-Rider Two• High Siding• Riding with New and/or

Inexperienced Riders• Running Mountains, Hills

and Curves• Going, Going, Gone• Riding in the Heat• Night Riding• Dealing with the Elements• Helmet Myths

• How to Use the RiderEd Database

• You’re an EducatorNow What?

• Think Motorcycles

In conjunction with the GWRRA University School of Training, The Rider Education program has developed more than 20 seminars for presentation to members. Among them are:

RIDING COURSES PRESENTED BY:

Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)MRC:RSS (Basic) (20 hours)

This is a 20-22 hour course that teaches basic riding skills for the true novice through the experienced rider. It presents riding strategies as well as fundamental techniques Include classroom sessions and range instruction.

ERC Experienced Rider Course (8 hours)The ERC combines classroom sessions (4 hrs.) with on-range riding instruction (4 hrs.). Designed for the experienced rider with at least 5,000 miles. The course focuses on braking, swerving and cornering techniques.

2-Up ERC (8 hours)The 2-Up ERC is identical to the standard ERC but allows for the inclusion of the Co-rider during the course. This is an excellent opportunity to involve the Co-rider and provide for coaching in preparation for actual on road experience.

Evergreen Safety Council (ESC)Sidecar Course

The US Sidecar Association course is now offered by ESC. This course for enhancing and training sidecarists in the unique techniques necessary for handling the rig.

Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA)Trike Rider Course (TRC) (6 hours)

Trailering (6 hours)Advanced Rider Course (ARC) (8 hours)

Range Only Trike and ARC Side Car Course

In 2016 a new program called Shiny Side Up was designed to encourage members to have some fun while practicing riding skills needed to keep them safe.

Region Teams compete at Wing Ding for Top

Aces recognition

Leagueof Aces

VanguardRiders Course

SHINY SIDE UP

Pursuitof Excellence

AmazingTeam Challenge

Top Gun Trials

A. Classroom & TestB. Range Skills Test

Cornering practiceguides and League

of Aces exercises are made available

for practice sessionsat the local level

Remains in placeas an alternativepractice exercise

District Teamsqualify for

Regional Competition